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Over $2 Million In Cocain Seized From Commercial Vehicle
Officers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Jackson Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) seized approximately 99 kilograms of cocaine from a commercial motor vehicle Monday night. The cocaine, with an estimated street value of nearly $2.5 million, was concealed within a load of lettuce.
An MSP motor carrier officer working at the eastbound I-94 scales in Jackson County stopped the commercial motor vehicle with two passengers for an equipment violation. During a search of the vehicle, the officer located a large amount of cocaine. The vehicle was traveling from the West Coast to the Detroit area.
Officers from the JNET and the MSP First District Hometown Security Team were requested to assist with the vehicle search. In total, 99 kilograms of cocaine was recovered. The JNET is handling the follow-up investigation. Read more at michigan.gov.
A driver can be disqualified for one year for a first time conviction of the following offenses while operating a commercial vehicle.
Penalties can include: Driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs; Driving with an alcohol concentration of .04 or more; Leaving the scene of an accident; Using a commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony; or Refusing to take a blood alcohol test. If convicted of any of the above while operating a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials, the disqualification increases to three years.
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